HEINE
Company profile
HEINE Optotechnik GmbH & Co. KG is a German company specialising in the development and manufacture of high-quality medical diagnostic instruments. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Gilching near Munich, Bavaria, Germany. HEINE is a family-owned company with more than 500 employees and is one of the international leading providers in the field of primary diagnostics.
Product portfolio
HEINE develops and manufactures a wide range of medical instruments for primary diagnostics. This includes, among other things, otoscopes, ophthalmoscopes, dermatoscopes, laryngoscopes, stethoscopes, blood pressure monitors, magnifiers and lights, which are used in many medical specialties. All relevant production steps – from development to final assembly – take place at the site in Gilching, with a high proportion of materials sourced from Germany.
Quality and manufacturing
HEINE places great value on “Quality made in Germany” and pursues strong vertical integration of production: development, optical manufacturing, toolmaking, as well as assembly and quality control are carried out entirely in its own facilities. This is intended to ensure consistently high product quality. The company complies with relevant international quality standards and is certified to standards such as EN ISO 13485.
International presence
HEINE operates worldwide and distributes its products in more than 120 countries. The international network includes both its own subsidiaries, for example in Australia, the USA, Canada and Switzerland, as well as a large network of distribution partners, importers and specialist retailers.
Market position and importance
As a long-established manufacturer of medical diagnostic instruments, HEINE is regarded as an established and renowned player in the medical technology sector, with a focus on durable, reliable devices for medical professionals. The products are used in many areas of inpatient and outpatient care.
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Legal supplier identification:
HEINE Optotechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Dornierstr. 6, 82205, Gilching, Germany
Email contact: info(at)heine.com
